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Meaning of have the cards in one's hands | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To have the initiative for or the means of success, to be in a position to control the outcome.

Examples

“Gogs bloud Iacke, haue we the cards in our hands? Lets take it vpon vs while we haue it.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

have the dirts with have the drains up have the drop on have the first idea have the floor have the foggiest